The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws related to workplace activities. While your company may not have to comply with every one of them, in this week’s episode, we share some major federal employment laws and governing bodies that HR professionals will almost certainly come across. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn ...
Mar 16, 2023•5 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Quiet quitting remains prevalent, but employers should look for underlying causes rather than assuming employees are lazy. Regardless of what it's called, quiet quitting has costs in workplace productivity and overall engagement. In this week’s episode we share ways to change a quiet quitter to a more positive performer. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about...
Mar 09, 2023•3 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Anyone who’s been in the workforce for any length of time (even first-timers) understands that conflict and tension between employees in the workplace is pretty unavoidable. In this episode, we’ll share tips to help you create a system to resolve conflict in the workplace. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a ...
Nov 03, 2022•5 min•Season 10Ep. 6
If your business employs more than 15 workers (or fewer depending on the state you’re in), it is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). This civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities not only on the job, but also in schools, on transportation, and in every public and private space that is open to the public. In this episode we’ll share who is an individual with a disability, what are reasonable accommodations and what reasonable accommodati...
Oct 26, 2022•7 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Sharing servers' tips with managers or using servers' tips to pay other employees' wages is prohibited under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as recent developments highlight. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might ma...
Oct 12, 2022•3 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Employers may be facing new liability risks under the latest rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). An employer can be deemed a joint employer if it has indirect and unexercised control over the employment terms and conditions of an employee who is shared with another employer under the proposed rule, which returns to the joint employment standard first set in the Board's 2015 Browning-Ferris Industries decision. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to k...
Oct 05, 2022•4 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Employers are in an uncharted area with the continuing evolution of social media, its increased use in the workplace for personal as well as work purposes and with attempting to figure out how to handle what had previously been simply perceived as misconduct. Moreover, what is considered work time or how far the reach of an organization may legally stretch into employees' zones of privacy is morphing into something that is as of yet not fully defined. In this week’s episode we share steps HR pro...
Sep 28, 2022•13 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Did you know, not understanding the difference between correcting I-9s and correcting practices leading to I-9 violations is one of the top 10 mistakes employers make in handling I-9 forms? In this episode we’ll share the most common mistakes in handling I-9 forms. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment ...
Sep 21, 2022•5 min•Season 10Ep. 1
One of the most common mistakes HR professionals make is to use job descriptions as job postings. Job descriptions and job postings are two different things and, even in small HR departments, can be treated as such. A job posting is what a company uses to sell itself and an open position while a job description is about compliance. It covers the essential functions, qualifications and physical requirements of the job. In this episode we’ll share some tips to help you create a great job posting. ...
Sep 14, 2022•5 min•Season 9Ep. 15
As a responsible employer, you want to provide the best work environment for your employees. However, even with the best safety precautions in place, accidents do happen. Fortunately, workers’ compensation insurance helps protect employees and employers in the event of a work-related injury or mishap. In order to maximize the benefits of workers’ compensation insurance as an employer, is this weeks episode, we share a few key points you need to know. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We w...
Sep 07, 2022•7 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Culture depends on leadership and behavior throughout your organization. People follow the cues of others. Training on its own isn’t enough to alter behavior—the way employees act is also shaped by core values, performance management and how policies are enacted. In this week’s episode, we share 5 Action Steps for a More Positive Work Culture. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you ...
Jul 28, 2022•7 min•Season 9Ep. 13
Between the Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the rest of the alphabet soup of government agencies, employers definitely have their hands full when it comes to maintaining compliance over hiring decisions. This situation is especially true for small and medium-sized employers, who can already be stretched thin when it comes to their resources in general. In this week’s episode we share an overview of some critical compliance laws that HR must main...
Jul 20, 2022•5 min•Season 9Ep. 12
In this week’s episode we share 5 quick tips to avoid wage and hour penalties. Thank you for watching listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.co...
Jul 13, 2022•2 min•Season 9Ep. 11
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which held that the Constitution does not protect a right to abortion, employers face challenges in areas ranging from benefit plans to social media to off-duty conduct policies and more. The implications of the Dobbs decision are sure to be felt for years to come, and the legal landscape is likely to evolve quickly. Employers should review their policies alongside applicable federal, state and local law...
Jul 06, 2022•6 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Using artificial intelligence (AI) and other software tools to make employment decisions may lead to disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In this week’s episode we share steps an employer using AI or algorithmic decision-making tools can take to reduce the chances of violating the ADA. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on t...
May 18, 2022•4 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Reports are not data analytics. Reports are snapshots of data gathered into informational summaries. HR possesses large quantities of people data. By analyzing this data, HR is able to become a strategic partner that relies on proven and data-driven predictive models. So, if you’re an HR Department of One, with no budget, and no special technology tools to help, where do you start?" In this episode, we’ll share how you can get started! Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to ...
May 05, 2022•3 min•Season 9Ep. 8
So what do you do when you suspect one of your employees is under the influence? Reporting to work drunk, or worse yet, drinking while at work? This week we’ll share best practices for dealing with this situation. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR...
Apr 27, 2022•4 min•Season 9Ep. 7
An engaged workforce provides clear benefits to an employer in the form of increased productivity and profitability, higher retention levels and lower absenteeism. Awareness of the challenges of remote work can help employers prepare and take steps to minimize the impact of those challenges on employees' engagement and productivity. In this week’s episode, we share tips managers can use to help employees who work remotely remain engaged. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue ...
Apr 20, 2022•7 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Most employers have already made a substantial investment in benefits offerings that can help promote the mental health of their employees. However, offering these benefits alone is not enough, especially when employees may not even know they are available. In this week’s podcast, HR expert Jenni Stone, shares some best practices and tips for encouraging employees to take advantage of all the resources and benefits in its catalog by using a wide range of forums to deliver engaging benefit messag...
Apr 13, 2022•8 min•Season 9Ep. 5
A medical staffing agency has been ordered to pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and other damages because it willfully misclassified about 1,100 workers as independent contractors rather than employees. As a result, the workers were denied overtime when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any top...
Mar 23, 2022•3 min•Season 9Ep. 4
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced an initiative to ensure warehouse and logistic workers' wages and workplace rights are protected. The initiative is in response to increased pressures on the economic supply chain, which has resulted in a strain on the warehouse and logistics industry, including delivery drivers, truck drivers and others. Thank you for watching this video. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area yo...
Mar 16, 2022•3 min•Season 9Ep. 3
The Fisher Phillips Wage and Hour Practice Group recently provided their predictions for what employers could expect to see in the wage and hour field over the next year as part of their FP Forecast series. In this weeks’ podcast HR expert, Jenni Stone, shares the top 10 trends you can expect to see in 2022 – and how you should proactively prepare. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area...
Mar 09, 2022•9 min•Season 9Ep. 2
As most states lift their mask mandates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the agency has adopted new metrics for determining whether to recommend face coverings – a shift that will result in most Americans no longer being advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. By moving away from looking solely at the number of COVID-19 cases in a given area but instead taking into account local hospitalizations and hospital capacity, the updated metrics will create r...
Mar 02, 2022•5 min•Season 9Ep. 1
The feedback you give employees often falls on deaf ears. So how can you be heard? The answer, give more meaningful feedback – whether it’s negative or positive – to make an impact. Most employees can turn negative feedback into something positive. Even better, most employees can take positive feedback to a higher level … as long as you make it meaningful. In this week’s episode, we’ll share 4 steps to achieve that. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on...
Feb 03, 2022•4 min•Season 8Ep. 15
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) set forth its stance on when COVID-19 can be a "disability" under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and thereby trigger the law's reasonable accommodation requirements and discrimination protections. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comm...
Jan 27, 2022•2 min•Season 8Ep. 14
In any city, on any street in the United States, you are bound to find endless rows of “Now Hiring!” signs. “No experience necessary! Signing bonus!” As employers set out to recover from the pandemic-related shutdown, it’s abundantly clear that candidates have become far more selective. While job openings have increased by 35% since the start of the pandemic, job applications are down. So how can employers combat this crisis? Focus on what matters, the candidate experience. Thank you for listeni...
Jan 20, 2022•5 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Since the pandemic began, the daily workplace has never looked the same. Within a blink of an eye, remote work became the new norm in 2021, even for employees who had never worked from home a day in their life. On top of that, the Great Resignation changed the workplace forever, leaving companies with no choice but to reevaluate their hiring and retention strategies. As we enter 2022, many are still trying to figure it all out. So, looking ahead into this year, what will the daily workplace look...
Jan 12, 2022•5 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Employers are in an uncharted area with the continuing evolution of social media, its increased use in the workplace for personal as well as work purposes and with attempting to figure out how to handle what had previously been simply perceived as misconduct. Moreover, what is considered work time or how far the reach of an organization may legally stretch into employees' zones of privacy is morphing into something that is as of yet not fully defined. While social media use continues to expand, ...
Sep 08, 2021•12 min•Season 8Ep. 11
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its workplace coronavirus guidance to, among other things, reflect recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on masks and testing for fully vaccinated workers. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone shares what the CDC and OSHA now recommend in regard to fully vaccinated employees. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Res...
Sep 01, 2021•3 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Employers face several challenges in bringing employees back to traditional workspaces after this life-changing event. Employees may be anxious and fearful to return because of health concerns for themselves or vulnerable family members. They could now have complications with child or elder care that they did not previously. Some employees may simply prefer not having to commute to work every day. Handling these issues with compassion and consistency is essential, especially given the tightening...
Aug 27, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 9
